Rachel Lambert-Forsyth

Chief Executive
British Pharmacological Society​

Rachel Lambert-Forsyth is Chief Executive of the British Pharmacological Society (BPS) and Managing Director of BPS Assessment Ltd (BPSA). In collaboration with the BPS Council and senior leadership team, Rachel is responsible for delivering the vision, mission, and strategy of the Society and its subsidiary companies. Previously, Rachel held various leadership positions, including at the Royal Society of Biology where she influenced national policy and advised the government on the 2012 National Curriculum Review. Rachel holds degrees in Marine Biology and Sustainable Environmental Management and has conducted research in seahorse husbandry and fisheries modelling. She is passionate about removing barriers to inclusion and champions the importance of building equitable spaces for everyone to achieve their potential in the workplace and beyond. With more than 14 years of experience in the professional body sector, Rachel is an elected Chartered Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology (CBiol FRSB). She is a Trustee of CRAC Ltd and the RCN Foundation, where she currently chairs their Grants Committee, and was Deputy-Chair of the Science Council and their Board Diversity Champion until July 2023. Additionally, she has been a Governor of two Good Lower schools in Bedfordshire and is mother to two boys.

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